Robin Walters (click her name to send her an email) asked me to share this with the readers of this blog in hopes of attracting some interested families to a new Pony Club. I don't have any experience with Pony Club myself, but I whole-heartedly support the concept of getting kids involved with the equestrian world! And from my teensy-tiny bit of knowledge, the Pony Club organization promotes education and safety, things that we all need. So how about it? Any "Pony Clubbers" out there?

And while I am on the subject, I am delighted that Robin felt comfortable enough to ask me to share. I am more than willing to promote local activities and organizations. So if you've got something you want to "get out there," send me an email and I'll try to pass it along. In the meantime, please take a second and read Robin's note below. She'd love to hear from you.

PLEASE JOIN US for the first meeting of the Bakersfield chapter of the US Pony Club. We really want to get this club off the ground and make it a great experience for all our kids. So, what is Pony Club and why should you join?

Pony Club is for equestrians ages 6 – 25. While all members should have access to a mount, it does not need to be a pony! The United States Pony Clubs, Inc. develops character, leadership, confidence, and a sense of community in youth through a program that teaches care of horses and ponies, riding and mounted sports.

Pony Club’s basic belief in teaching horse care and safety is teamed with a belief that it should be fun and exciting. There are many Pony Club activities available to members, like:

Pony Club is also budget friendly. Monthly dues typically run about $40, and include 2 or 3 mounted lessons and an unmounted lesson! Lessons will include dressage, jumping and equitation and will be open to all levels. Kids are placed according to their riding level.

Pony Club is a great place for friends and a great way to learn true horsemanship and riding. Many Olympians got their start in Pony Club, like Gina Miles, Robert Dover, Tad Coffin, Leslie Morse, and Julie Burns. Check out the US Pony Club, Inc. website: www.ponyclub.org. Then be sure to join us on June 7, or call Robin: (661) 900-4606.

I have thought a Pony Club in Bakersfield would be GREAT for a long time...so Cheers!! Love the idea!! Would love to be involved if time allows it! :)

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Janie Olvera

7/19/2013 08:40:33 am

hi , just came across you blog and want to have my granddaughter
Join your pony club. I think that's wonderful to have a pony club for the young one . Please give me more information on the next meeting . Thanks Janie

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Karen

7/19/2013 09:27:27 am

I am not connected with the Pony Club, but you can try contacting Robin Walters 661-900-4606; robinmwalters@aol.com

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I am a lifetime rider. I began endurance riding in 1996 where I ultimately completed five, one-day 100 mile races, the 200-mile Death Valley Encounter, and numerous other 50, 65, and 75 mile races. I began showing dressage in 2010.​Welcome to my dressage journey.

About Speedy G

Speedy went from endurance horse to dressage horse and occasional trail horse. He is a 2004, 15'1 hand, purebred Arabian gelding. His Arabian Horse Registry name is G Ima Starr FA.

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About Izzy

Izzy was started as a four-year old and then spent the next 18 months in pasture growing up. I bought him as a six-year old, and together, we are schooling the dressage basics. He is a 2008, 16'3 hand Zweibrücker gelding. His Rheinland Pfalz-saar International (RPSI) name is Imperioso.